BASE ISOLATION, Engineers use this technique to keep buildings safe by separating them from ground vibrations during an earthquake., BED ROCK, The solid rock layer beneath soil that provides strong support for foundations., EARTHQUAKE, A sudden shaking of the ground caused by movements deep within the Earth., FAULT, A crack in the Earth’s crust where movement can trigger earthquakes., FOUNDATION, The part of a building that rests on the ground and supports its weight., FOUNDATION CLIP, Small metal fasteners that secure a building’s base to its foundation., FRAME, The skeleton of a building made of wood, steel, or concrete that holds everything together., LANDFILL, A site where waste is buried under layers of soil., LIQUIFY, To change from solid into liquid, like soil turning into a watery state during an earthquake., NATURAL DISASTER, A destructive event caused by nature, such as floods, earthquakes, or hurricanes., REINFORCED DOOR, A specially strengthened entryway designed to resist force or damage., SHATTERPROOF GLASS, A type of glass that doesn’t break into sharp pieces when struck., WETLANDS, Areas of land covered with water, home to many plants and animals..

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